Billy Strayhorn

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/5/07 at 4:20pm

He was out and gay in the jazz world before anyone else.

He was the musical genius behind much of Duke Ellington's work.

He was Lena Horne's best friend.



Lush Life, Take the A Train, Satin Doll...

What's your favorite Billy Strayhorn song and who sings it?

[Calvin]

Posted: 4/5/07 at 4:26pm

Since you're mentioning Strayhorn, a plug...
Take the A Train

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/5/07 at 4:29pm

OhwowCalvinIhadnoidea!

Sounds like a great concert!

[WaltSummersPI]

Posted: 4/5/07 at 4:41pm

It's going to be an excellent concert. We've only had two rehearsals so far, but the music is fun to sing, and very different from anything we've done in recent years.